Strange Sounds 5/3/2020
New Dangerous Species of ‘Murder Hornet’ Invades the U.S.: The Deadly Asian Giant Hornet Kills 50 People Per Year and Decimates Entire Beehives in Just Hours
Just when you thought 2020 couldn’t get worse…
Asian giant hornets have been spotted in the United States and Canada for the first time, sparking panic among members of the scientific community.
The large insects, nicknamed ‘murder hornets’, are native to temperate and tropical climates in East Asia, where they kill around 50 people are year.
But since November 2019, there have been several sightings of the hornets on the west coast of North America. It’s unclear how they arrived.
The new invasive species is 1.5-2 inches long, has a large yellow scary head, and a powerful sting.
More:
https://strangesounds.org/2020/05/asian-giant-hornet-usa-canada-beehives.html